To help us with learning how to write direct speech we have been using role play.  Using role play helped us get into character and create a conversation between ourselves and our partner.  We then put this conversation into speech bubbles.  Then from the speech bubbles writing dialogue using inverted commas.  The children explored different situations including

Looking out of a window with their mum or dad.

having a friend over for tea

standing in the dinner line

Being in a maths lesson with their uncle

a rainy playtime with their best friend.

Have a look at our photos and why not have a conversation with Year 3 whilst doing any of these activities and see where it leads you.  You may be surprised.  We were!